When to call HospiceCare
Making the decision to use HospiceCare can be daunting. Our trained professional staff is available to assist you in this manner at any time.
General Symptoms to watch for are:
- Decline in overall physical/mental status
- Weight loss in the last six months
- Frequent hospitalizations or ER visits
- Repeat infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, UTI’s)
- Profound weakness or fatigue
- Difficulty swallowing
- Shortness of breath or chest pain at rest
- Recurrent edema/swelling
- History of cardiac arrest
- Continuous use of oxygen
- Uncontrolled pain or vomiting
- Requires assistance with most activities of daily living - i.e. bathing, eating
Call today at 800-404-1133 and ask to speak to one of our Admission Specialists to discuss the option of hospice care for your loved one.
* The majority of families whose loved one was cared for by hospice overwhelmingly support their decision to choose hospice care; the most common statement heard is, “we wish we had chosen hospice sooner.”